Moving past static poses to create natural, fluid movements that look candid yet flattering.
: Specific directions for hands, mirroring techniques, and corrective posing to minimize distracting features.
: Students might learn about the technical aspects of shooting in black and white, including camera settings, choosing the right equipment, and post-processing techniques using software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
Perhaps the most valuable lesson was about listening: to the subject, to the light, and to the silence between gestures. Jerry stressed patience—waiting for the precise alignment of expression and illumination that transforms a technically correct photograph into a portrait that feels inevitable. He told a brief story about a shoot where a subject's guarded posture softened only when an assistant recited a childhood nursery rhyme; the image that followed became the client's favorite.
The masterclass focuses on diverse lighting and posing scenarios across 10 specific projects. Based on the course structure, the content likely included in the second half ("Part 2") or as part of the overall series includes: Project-Based Shooting The Double Act